Asthma and the neurodivergent child – strategies for management

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the relationship between neurodiversity and asthma management challenges.
• Review of existing literature on asthma in neurodivergent children.
• Identification of specific challenges faced by children with autism and ADHD regarding asthma.
• Discussion of management strategies to improve treatment access and effectiveness.
• Neurodivergent children experience higher rates of asthma exacerbations.
• Barriers to effective treatment include communication challenges and behavior-related difficulties.
• Proposed management strategies include tailored treatment plans and increased caregiver support.